Early blood thinners after stroke treatment for atrial fibrillation
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether starting blood thinners soon after a procedure to remove a blood clot from the brain can safely prevent another stroke in people who have atrial fibrillation. Participation is for those who had a severe stroke, received the clot-removal procedure, and are medically stable afterward.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You had a stroke within the last 24 hours and were treated with a clot-removal procedure.
- Your stroke was caused by a blocked artery in the front part of the brain.
- You have atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) that is paroxysmal, persistent, or permanent.
- You have not had severe bleeding or major surgery in the past month, and you do not have bleeding disorders or severe liver or kidney disease.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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